Palonegro Airport (SKBG)
Medium airport · Bucaramanga, Santander Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Palonegro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKBG |
| IATA | BGA |
| Elevation | 3,897 ft (1188 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°7'35" W 73°11'5" 7.12650, -73.18480 |
| Location | Bucaramanga, Santander Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,381 ft (2250 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Palonegro Airport at a glance
Palonegro Airport is a medium airport in Bucaramanga, Santander Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as BGA. The field elevation of 3,897 ft (1188 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKBG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 7,381 ft (2250 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKBG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Palonegro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yariguíes Airport | SKEJ | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVSA | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Camilo Daza International Airport | SKCC | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Paramillo Airport | SVPM | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Aguas Claras Airport | SKOC | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Palonegro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,897 ft field elevation of Palonegro Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 60 airports and airfields we list for Colombia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Palonegro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Palonegro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Palonegro Airport is SKBG, and its IATA code is BGA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Palonegro Airport above sea level?
Palonegro Airport sits at an elevation of 3,897 feet (1188 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Palonegro Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.1265, -73.1848 — in Bucaramanga, Santander Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yariguíes Airport, about 70 km away.
Does SKBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKBG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Palonegro Airport?
Palonegro Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,381 ft (2250 m) with a ASP surface.